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NY S02020
Bill
Status
12/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Griffo
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AI Summary
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Amends General Business Law Section 360-m to allow courts to order counterfeit or imitation products destroyed or donated instead of only destroyed.
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Requires courts to notify the lawful mark owner of any intent to donate seized counterfeit products, with the mark owner having 30 days to object in writing.
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Restricts donations of counterfeit products to not-for-profit corporations serving indigent individuals, with the judge determining which organization receives the products.
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Limits donation of counterfeit products to clothing only; all other counterfeit products must be destroyed.
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Prohibits donated counterfeit products from being resold and requires tags to be removed or products marked/altered to prevent resale or confusion with authentic products.
Legislative Description
Relates to the disposal of counterfeit products.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.23
12/17/2014